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life-sustaining

/ˈlaɪf səˌsteɪ.nɪŋ/

Traducción: Que sirve para mantener la vida o la conserva, especialmente referido a alimentos, agua, aire, cuidados médicos o tratamientos que evitan la muerte o sostienen las funciones vitales.

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adjective

/ˈlaɪf səˌsteɪ.nɪŋ/C1formalmedical
  • esQue sirve para mantener la vida o la conserva, especialmente referido a alimentos, agua, aire, cuidados médicos o tratamientos que evitan la muerte o sostienen las funciones vitales.

Describing something that is essential for maintaining life, such as food, water, air, or medical support.

  1. Essential for survivalB2formalmedical

    Performing an essential function in the living body; necessary to keep someone alive.

    esvital

    • The heart is a life-sustaining organ that pumps blood throughout the body.
    • The patient was placed on life-sustaining equipment after the accident.
    • Water and oxygen are life-sustaining elements for all living beings.

    Sinónimoscriticalessentialindispensablelife-givingnecessaryvital

    Antónimosdeadlyfatallethalmortal

Formas
  • more life-sustaining comparative form
  • most life-sustaining superlative form